The arts are one of the few places where children with special needs have
freedom of expression. It provides another outlet for them to release their
extra energy. This energy within the proper setting, is channeled into a
direction of positive production...

Students with
learning disabilities work hard but still may not reached the goals set out on
their iepís (Individual Education Program). Success stories serve as a source
of encouragement and acknowledgment of assistance encourages all to reach out.
At the UUP Gala Benefit, will present:

Hard Work Award

Success Award

Inspiration Award

The United Unique
Productionís hard work incentive will give special needs students an Hard Work Award
for their hard work and efforts. There will be a showcasing and presenting
Success Award
to those who have successfully graduated and became productive students and or
adults.
Twenty instrumental people will be presented with a Inspiration Award,
who may include parents,
teachers, paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, faculty, tutors and
physicians.

The nominations deadline for all three categories will be posted inCommunity Affairs.

The UUP
Academics, Arts and Awareness Gala Benefit will be held annually in May.
Children with special needs will perform the visual and performing arts
performances. Auditions
will be held in February.
UUP
Artz productions will prepare students for the upcoming benefits. We will be looking for students
who can site or write poetry, rap, acting; dance: modern dance, hip hop etc.;
paintings, drawings, sculptures; singing , modeling, sports talent: golf;
juggling etc. Special visual
and performing arts events will be posted in the Community Affairs.Disadvantaged children and talent from the community may be utilized to
support the production.

Learning deficits
can make these children reluctant to reach beyond what they are use to or try
new things in front of others. The discovery and learning to value
oneís inner natural talents and abilities can help children with special needs
to strive beyond what is expected of them. Their new founded abilities can give
them a sense of equality when interacting with children without
special needs. Careful
implementation of the arts serve as a valuable tool in assisting children with
special needs achieve educational success. . .